Black Moth Super Rainbow Cobra Juicy
(Rad Cult)Sounds like: Pa.’s own secretive supergroup of tripped-out electronic freaks does us proud with a drugged-out, dreamy batch of weird pop on their fifth collection.Free association: If Air and Beck had an unruly teenage son who loves mushrooms. And not the store-bought kind.For fans of: Tobacco x Broadcast, Starfucker + Empire of the Sun, Pittsburgh stoners. (B.C.)

Cody ChesnuTT Landing On A Hundred
(Red Eye Label)Sounds like: It’s been 10 years since his two-disc The Headphone Masterpiece; the 44-year-old soul singer’s back with a beautiful blend of blues, hip-hop and funk.Free association: “I used to smoke crack back in the day” has never been so charming.For fans of: The Roots x CeeLo, D’Angelo/ Maxwell/Raphael Saadiq, veterans. (B.C.)

ON THE IDIOT BOX

Last ResortThursdays, 8pm, ABC
Captive audience: Crimson Tide fans, people who love seeing Andre Braugher in bad-ass mode.
Moment of truth: My pick for the season’s most awesomely addictive new show that everyone should be watching is this weekly thriller, co-created by Shawn Ryan (The Shield). The unlikely yet electric duo of Andre Braugher (Homicide, Men of a Certain Age) and Scott Speedman (Felicity) star as the head officers of a U.S. ballistic submarine that goes rogue once it gets hit by a U.S. missile after they question a command to launch a missile at Pakistan. As the crew dodges everything from enemy subs to island warlords, this show will definitely keep you watching to see how it all goes down.Emmy or phlegmmy: Emmy. (Craig D. Lindsay)

The Houstons: On Our OwnWednesdays, 9pm, LifetimeCaptive audience: Whitney Houston fans, people who are still waiting for Being Bobby Brown to drop on DVD.Moment of truth: What better way for the family of a recently deceased pop superstar to mourn than to put all their business in the damn street? That’s exactly what happens on this reality show, which takes trifling shamelessness to a whole ‘nutha level. The show follows around Whitney Houston’s manager/ sister-in-law Pat and her family as they pick up the pieces after Whitney’s untimely death. They also take on the responsibility of looking after niece (and Whitney’s gap-toothed pride and joy) Bobbi Kristina. Yeah, I gave up on this embarrassing-ass mess in the middle of the second episode.Emmy or phlegmmy: Oh, hell to the naw! Phlegmmy. (C.D.L.)

Wedding Band Premiering Saturday, 10pm, TBSCaptive audience: Wedding Crashers fans, middle-aged rock-star wannabes who think they still got it.Moment of truth: Finally, a show that reminds all those past-their-prime musicians that just because they never made it doesn’t mean they can’t rock. This hour-long comedy—yeah, you heard me—is centered around a cover-band quartet (whose members include Beverly Hills, 90210’s Brian Austin Green and Lost’s Harold Perrineau) and their rowdy experiences as they play weddings, bachelor parties, sci-fi conventions, etc. Let’s just say if the lame (and therefore quite accurate) musical numbers don’t keep you away, the show’s tired, tawdry attempts at making you laugh for an hour will.Emmy or phlegmmy: Phlemmy. (C.D.L.)

ON THE GUEST LIST

Henri David Halloween Ball Wed., Oct. 31, Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel Overall vibe: Fabulously flamboyant. Besides being the most extravagant Halloween bash in town, now in its 44th year, the annual costume ball is also the longest-running event of its kind.Most memorable moment: The midnight costume contest rewarding the most imaginative, humorous and elaborate get-ups in several different categories. With the exception of only a handful of folks, everyone in attendance proved a decent contender.Scene stealer: Mr. David’s crew of super-hunks who, donning nothing more than thongs and neckties, flaunted and flopped their assets around all night long. (Nicole Finkbiner)